Lady Gaga, Target end deal to sell CD in stores

Lady Gaga performs at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Feb. 19. The singer and Target stores have ended the deal for the retailer to sell an exclusive CD by Lady Gaga.

NEW YORK - Lady Gaga's deal to sell a special edition of her
upcoming album at Target is now out of range.

A representative for the singer said Wednesday the two sides "came
to a mutual decision to end their overall exclusive partnership a
few weeks ago."

Last month, it was announced that Target would be selling a deluxe
edition of the album, to be released May 23, with bonus
content.

But gay advocates were concerned about the partnership, citing
Target's donations to a political candidate who was against gay
marriage. Lady
Gaga told Billboard that her relationship with the retail giant
was tied to their "reform," supporting the gay community and making
up for past "mistakes."

The Advocate reported Tuesday that Lady Gaga wasn't comfortable
with the deal and ended it.